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Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager

Town of Brattleboro

Welcome to Town Matters! We’re bringing you brief updates about what’s going on in Brattleboro Town government and what’s on the horizon for this wonderful, kind, and caring community in southeastern Vermont.

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16:12

CT River Pathway, Legislative Priorities, FY27 Budget

Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager ·

2025/11/01

The latest episode of the Town of Brattleboro's podcast covers a regular Selectboard meeting held on October 16 and 21, 2025, previews a regular meeting scheduled for Nov. 4, and announces a second listening session for the FY27 budget process scheduled on Nov. 12 at Brooks Memorial Library."Town Matters," the Town of Brattleboro's podcast, summarizes Selectboard meetings so you can quickly catch up on local government while you go about your day. Show notes: Oct. 16 Meeting Oct. 21 Meeting Nov. 4

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11:58

Utility, Parking Budget Talk Continues

Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager ·

2025/06/11

The latest episode of "Town Matters," the Town of Brattleboro's podcast, summarizes a Selectboard meeting held on June 3, 2025, and previews the next regular meeting scheduled for June 17.Show notes: June 3: Agenda, Watch Learn more about the utility rate discussion. There is a traffic advisory in Downtown Brattleboro on June 14. Brattleboro's 3rd Annual Juneteenth Art Show begins June 16. Sign up for VTrans alerts regarding paving projects in summer 2025.

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19:42

A New Proposed Budget

Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager ·

2025/05/14

This episode of the Town of Brattleboro's podcast explores the budget redevelopment process, a series of meetings held throughout April in which the newly formed Selectboard took another look at the FY26 budget. This new proposed budget will be the main topic at a special Representative Town Meeting on May 27, 2025.Show notes: April 10: Agenda, Watch April 15: Agenda, Watch April 17: Agenda, Watch April 22: Agenda, Watch April 24: Agenda, Watch May 1: Agenda, Watch May 6: Agenda, Watch

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17:11

Budget Redevelopment Begins

Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager ·

2025/04/13

It’s been a minute! This episode, recorded prior to the April 10 meeting, provides a round-up of Brattleboro Selectboard meetings starting with the final meeting prior to Representative Town Meeting (RTM) up through the initial meetings regarding the FY26 redevelopment process. A schedule of future dates and topics about this process is toward the bottom of the show notes.MEETINGS March 20: Agenda, Watch March 24 (Organizational): Agenda, Watch RTM: Watch April 1: Agenda, Watch April

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10:25

Bridge Projects

Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager ·

2025/02/25

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the Selectboard meeting held on February 18, 2025, and previews a special joint meeting with the Hinsdale Board of Selectmen scheduled for March 3 and a special meeting scheduled for March 6. SHOW NOTES — Feb. 18: Meeting Materials, Watch Brattleboro voters, here's some helpful info ahead of Town Meeting Day on March 4. The Assessor’s Office published a guide on the homestead declaration and the Vermont property tax

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10:25

Utility Rate Study, Department Updates

Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager ·

2025/02/13

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the Selectboard meeting held on February 4, 2025, and previews a regular meeting scheduled for February 18. SHOW NOTES — Feb. 4: Meeting Materials, Watch The Rec & Parks Department is adding new youth programs in February. The Winter Carnival kicks off on Feb. 15. View the project page for the utility rate study. Voters may now request absentee ballots for the March 4th election through the state’s My Voter Page or by

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12:16

Selectboard Approves Budget

Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager ·

2025/01/30

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the Selectboard meeting held on January 21, 2025, and previews a special meeting scheduled for January 28 and a regular meeting on February 4. SHOW NOTES — Jan. 21: Meeting Materials, Watch Jan. 28: Meeting Materials, Watch The Assessor's Office is accepting business license renewals for 2025. Dog license renewals are now available for 2025. The Charter Revision Commission is discussing annual town meeting on Feb. 6. Reach out

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07:46

Preparing for RTM

Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager ·

2025/01/14

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes the Selectboard meeting held on January 7, 2025, and previews a regular meeting scheduled for January 21. SHOW NOTES — Jan. 7: Meeting Materials, Watch The Assessor's Office is accepting business license renewals for 2025. Dog license renewals are now available for 2025. The Charter Revision Commission is discussing annual town meeting on Feb. 6. Candidate petitions are now available for the March 4 elections & RTM 2025 Reach

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11:40

Police Substation, Solid Waste Decisions

Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager ·

2024/11/27

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter summarizes a special Selectboard meeting held on November 12, 2024, and a regular meeting on November 19. He then previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 3.SHOW NOTES — Nov. 12: Meeting Materials, Watch Nov. 19: Meeting Materials, Watch Visit the FY26 Budget page here. View committee vacancies. A Special Representative Town Meeting has been scheduled for Dec. 12 to weigh whether to accept or reject an ordinance change. View the

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08:30

Downtown Safety Action Plan

Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager ·

2024/08/28

In this episode, Brattleboro's Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on August 20 and previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 2024.SHOW NOTES — August 20: Meeting materials, Watch View the Community Safety project page here. The Downtown Safety Action Plan discussed during the Aug. 20 meeting is here. View the Fuller Park (aka the bandstand) project page here. Register for fall youth sports programs here. The Police and Fire

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09:46

Legislative Priorities, Safety Updates

Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager ·

2024/07/30

In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on July 23 and previews a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024.Show notes — July 23: Meeting Materials, Watch Click here to learn more about the State Primary Election. The Brattleboro Police Department will be hosting National Night Out on Aug. 6 from 5-8 p.m. The pool will have reduced hours starting Aug. 4. Take the pool survey. More info at Brattleboro.gov Reach out

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09:56

Parking, Solid Waste Discussions Return June 18

Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager ·

2024/06/13

In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on June 4 and previews a regular meeting scheduled for June 18.Show notes — June 4: Meeting Materials, Watch The library will close early on June 20 for a network upgrade Fuller Park Public Forum on June 20 Pool Public Forum on June 25 Canal Street Corridor Public Workshop on June 27 For more updates, visit Brattleboro.gov Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov

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09:06

Retreat Rescheduled

Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager ·

2024/05/28

In this episode, Town Manager John Potter provides an overview of the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on May 21, previews a meeting scheduled for June 4, and discusses the agenda for the 2024 Selectboard Retreat, which has been rescheduled for June 13.Show notes — May 21 Meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Apply to a board or committee Save the Date: Fuller Park Public Forum on June 20 Save the Date: Pool Project on June 25 For more updates, visit Brattleboro.gov Reach out

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06:46

Charter Chat, Updating Ordinances, Housing

Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager ·

2024/05/15

In this episode, Town Manager John Potter covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on May 7 and previews a meeting scheduled for May 21.Show notes — May 7 Meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Watch the Charter Revision Commission’s update Join us at the Town's first-ever Committee Fair Save the Date: Fuller Park Public Forum on June 20 Provide input about the Solid Waste Program For more updates, visit Brattleboro.gov Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov

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09:04

Bridge 54 Project, Solid Waste Program & EMS Policy

Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager ·

2024/04/10

This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on April 2, 2024 and previews an upcoming regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 16 as well as a special meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 25.Show notes — April 2 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Summer Day Camp registrations are open now. The Planning Department is holding an Open House on April 18. Super Fun Bike Day is April 20. For more updates, visit Brattleboro.gov Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov

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06:20

EMS Billing, Legislators to Return & Public Safety...

Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager ·

2024/02/29

This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meetings held on February 20 and previews an upcoming meeting scheduled for March 5 at 7 p.m.Show notes — Feb. 20 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Apply to a board or committee. Learn about Election Day, March 5, in Brattleboro here. For more updates, visit Brattleboro.gov Reach out at townmatters@brattleboro.gov

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08:00

Dettman Drive, Security Updates & Sustainability

Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager ·

2024/02/17

This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meetings held on February 1 and February 6, and previews an upcoming meeting scheduled for February 20.Show notes — Feb. 1 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Feb. 6 meeting: Meeting Material, Watch Feb. 20 meeting: Meeting Material View the Representative Town Meeting warning. Apply to a board or committee. Learn more about absentee ballots. Sample ballots for the March 5 election are here. How to become a write-in candidate for RTM Member. For more

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07:52

The Road to RTM

Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager ·

2024/02/01

This episode covers the Brattleboro Selectboard meeting held on January 16 and previews a special meeting on February 1 and a regularly scheduled meeting on February 6. Show notes — Watch the January 16 Selectboard meeting here; meeting materials are here. More info on the February 1 special meeting here. View more info about the FY25 Budget here, which includes a timeline with helpful background material Learn about dog licensing here. Apply to a board or committee. For more updates,

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07:26

Selectboard Goals, Dettman Bridge & Budget Talk

Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager ·

2024/01/10

This episode covers the Selectboard meeting held on January 2 and 5, and then previews the meeting scheduled for January 16. Show notes — Watch the January 2 Selectboard meeting here; meeting material is here. Watch the January 5 Selectboard meeting here; meeting material is here. View more info about the FY25 Budget here, which includes a timeline with helpful background material Learn more about petitions for March 2024 elections The Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic, which was promoted toward the end of

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08:51

Draft Budgets & Another Look at ARPA

Town Matters: A Podcast by Brattleboro’s Town Manager ·

2023/12/28

This episode covers the Selectboard meeting held on December 19, 2023 and previews the meeting scheduled for January 2, 2024. Show notes — Watch the December 19 Selectboard meeting here View more info about the FY25 Budget here, which includes a timeline with helpful background material Learn more about petitions for March 2024 elections For more updates, visit Brattleboro.gov

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